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The Communion of Saints

The Communion of Saints. I The Church Triumphant Blessed in heaven can pray for the souls in Purgatory, as well as on earth They are the third part of the Communion of Saints They are triumphant because they have completely conquered sin, and share in eternal glory. The Communion of Saints.

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The Communion of Saints

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  1. The Communion of Saints I The Church Triumphant • Blessed in heaven can pray for the souls in Purgatory, as well as on earth • They are the third part of the Communion of Saints • They are triumphant because they have completely conquered sin, and share in eternal glory.

  2. The Communion of Saints II The Blessed In Heaven • Canonized Saints • The most important of these is the Mother of God • Many other souls (possibly even people we have known) • Church honors these souls on November 1 - All Saints – Holy Day of Obligation

  3. The Communion of Saints III. Saints in Glory • We are united to them in our love, grace, and union in Christ. • In our prayers, especially the Liturgy we join in the glorification of God • The great communion of saints lifts us up and generates fruits of grace in us

  4. Communion of Saints IV. Honoring the Saints • We do not worship the saints, but we pray to God through them. • They are united to us through Christ, and want to help us. • We honor God when we venerate the Saints • They are masterpieces of God’s grace • Grace has triumphed in them and the devil has been conquered. • In venerating them we honor God, whose life shines forth in them. • Devotion to the saints goes back to the early days of the Church • Early Church honored Apostles after their deaths • Later the Church honored the Martyrs (especially liturgically) • Gradually the practice was extended to other holy men and woman. • The Saints show us that we can reach heaven, and they show us the way.

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